Maryk grinned at Rose. This was turning out better than he had anticipated. She actually appeared to be interested in him.
Hopefully her ruse about being in a relationship worked a little longer. He couldn"t take a mate yet, but he didn"t want anyone else to claim her in the meantime. His rogue classification didn"t change for another four long weeks. Then he"d need to rebuild his life in Kalmut and reclaim his position in his clan. Of course, if he showed up with a willing and beautiful mate, his status wouldn"t be contested.
That was something to think about.
In the meantime, he"d stay close to her and protect her from any upstarts who might think to attract her notice.
A clatter of noise erupted from the main entrance to the room. One of the doors burst open and banged against the w
